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    Quality Engineer – Rigid Plastic Packaging – South Carolina US

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    Want to join a forward-thinking player within the packaging industry?

    Seeking to work for a company where your eye for quality and continuous improvement will make a huge impact to the major brands we all know well and love?

    George Thomas has partnered exclusively with a leading, global player within the rigid plastic packaging market.

    We are actively recruiting a Customer Quality Engineer.

    The role is based in the Greenville-Spartanburg SC Region.

    Position Location: On-Site – ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

    As a Customer Quality Engineer, you will drive continuous improvement and implement corrective and preventative actions to enhance customer satisfaction and reduce complaints.

    What Impact Will You Make

    • Ensure a safe work environment, adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) – Report food safety issues promptly.
    • Initiate corrective actions for any non-conformances
    • Participate in quality manager-assigned duties
    • Operate instruments to evaluate packaging quality
    • Conduct statistical reviews and analyses to inform improvements
    • Collaborate with the QA Manager on product holds and releases
    • Serve as backup HACCP coordinator; participate in internal and supplier audits
    • Assist in developing and maintaining food safety and quality programs
    • Organize GMP audits alongside QA and Production teams
    • Act as liaison for internal and external quality issues – Lead investigations, log complaints, and analyze root causes
    • Address supplier concerns and generate necessary claims
    • Spearhead CAPA initiatives and process improvement projects
    • Analyze quality performance data using various tools – Support Lean tool deployment (5S, cycle time studies, etc.)

    What Will Make You Stand Out

    • Minimum 3 years in Quality Assurance and 2 years in project management preferred
    • Familiarity with injection molding processes is a plus
    • Preferred degree in Quality Assurance or related technical field
    • Relevant certifications in HACCP, SQF, ISO, and Lean methodologies are advantageous.
    • Strong organizational skills and knowledge of quality systems (ISO, HACCP, SQF)
    • Proficiency in statistics and statistical techniques
    • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
    • Experience with Microsoft Excel and Word

    Please apply or reach out to me directly if you are interested samuel.thomas@george-thomas.com

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